Elkin Parks & Recreation

Located at 399 Highway 268 West, the 25-acre park boasts three ball fields, eight lighted tennis courts, a mile long scenic walking track, a playground, two picnic shelters and a bandshell. Plus, an outdoor swimming pool which is open to the public during the summer months.

The Elkin Municipal Park system has two other parks in town. Chatham park has a picnic shelter and baseball, softball and soccer fields. Crater Park has a ball field and a multi-purpose field. Plus, Yadkin River access with a public boat ramp.

Stone Mountain State Park

Located on more than 14,100 acres in Wilkes and Alleghany counties, Stone Mountain State Park offers cascading waterfalls and cool mountain streams, quiet forests abundant with wildlife, scenic hiking trails and a historic mountain homestead.

Stone Mountain is not immediately visible upon entering the park that bears its name, but this magnificent 600-foot granite dome is well worth the wait. Sunlight and shadows dance across a broad tapestry of stone. White-tailed deer emerge from the security of the forest to graze on meadow grasses at the mountain's base.

The Blue Ridge Parkway

Outstanding scenery and recreational opportunities make the Blue Ridge Parkway one of the most popular units of the National Park System. "America's Favorite Drive" winds its way 469 miles through mountain meadows and past seemingly endless vistas. Split-rail fences, old farmsteads and historic structures complement spectacular views of distant mountains and neighboring valleys. The Blue Ridge Parkway is less than a 25 minute drive from downtown Elkin.

North Carolina State Park System

The North Carolina state park system offers a wide range of educational opportunities and resources. Our Interpretation and Education (I&E) programs engage people in hands-on experiences that promote appreciation and understanding of our states great cultural and natural resources. From nature study hikes to educator training workshops, we offer resources to help guide your learning adventures.

Located on the banks of the Fisher River, Surry Countys Fisher River Park offers a wide variety of outdoor activities. Sports areas include baseball and soccer fields, sand volleyball, basketball courts, and horseshoe pits. In addition there are walking trails, a sensory garden, mountain bike trail and horse arena.

Test your fly-fishing techniques in more than 20 miles of designated trout waters. Or, with more than 16 miles of trails, take a hike in the park. Designated as a National Natural Landmark in 1975, Stone Mountain is bounded on the north by the Blue Ridge Parkway and on the west by the Thurmond Chatham Game Lands. More than 14,100 acres of mountain beauty offer opportunities for outdoor activities of all kinds.

The Parkway incorporates several recreation areas, some exceeding 6,000 acres. These parks within the Parkway have visitor centers, camp grounds, picnic areas, trails and, in many instances, concessionaire-operated lodges, restaurants, and other facilities.

Approach from any direction and see Pilot Mountain rising more than 1,400 feet above the rolling countryside of the upper Piedmont plateau. Dedicated as a National Natural Landmark in 1976, this solitary peak is the centerpiece of Pilot Mountain State Park.